Synonyms for

Wheels

Verb / wi:lz / / hwi:lz / Another word for wheels — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Wheels are circular objects that rotate and are used to help move vehicles or other heavy objects.

Synonyms & similar words

cycle wheel bike roulettewheel wheelaround bicycle roll steeringwheel pedal rack tires rims circles hoops discs pulleys gears rollers casters turntables wagons carts carriages chariots bicycles motorcycles scooters skateboards rollerskates skis

Synonyms by register

Formal

rollers castors mechanism apparatus

Informal

tires rims hoops rollers

Literary

orbs spheres circlets

Antonyms

stasis immobility stillness halt standstill

Common collocations

  • spare wheel
  • wheelbarrow
  • steering wheel
  • wheelchair
  • wheel of fortune
  • wheel of time
  • on wheels
  • wheel hub

Word family

noun wheel
verb wheel
adjective wheeled

Usage note

While 'wheels' can refer to the entire tire and rim assembly, it often specifically denotes the circular component that rotates to allow movement. In informal contexts, it can also refer to vehicles themselves, as in 'get some wheels'.

Example sentences

  1. The wagon had big wooden wheels.
  2. I rode my bicycle with training wheels.
  3. The car's wheels got stuck in the mud.
  4. The skateboard had four wheels.
  5. The rollercoaster's wheels made a loud noise.

Quotes

  • The wheels on the bus go round and round.
  • The only way round is through, and the only way through is together. We've got a long way to go, but we'll get there. On wheels or otherwise.
  • Life is a journey. When we stop, things don't go right. -Pope Francis

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